Strategic Plan 2035
Priority 1: Increase the institution’s creative and research profile and be a top choice for students
Strategy 1.1: Deliver impactful academic offerings and experiences
Initiative 1.1.1
Continually refine the inventory and delivery of dynamic curricular programs to ensure ongoing and emerging needs are met
Initiative 1.1.2
Solidify our reputation as a recognized leader in instructional excellence through enhanced faculty professional development and innovative pedagogies
Initiative 1.1.3
Continuously update campus facilities, equipment, and technology
- Comprehensive portfolio of majors/concentrations
- Undergraduate enrollment
- Graduate enrollment
- Annual number of on-campus instructional development programs delivered
- Faculty participation in instructional development offerings
- Funds spent on facility additions/improvements
- Funds spent on instructional technology infrastructure and equipment
Academic Year 2025 – 2026
- Amy Aldridge, Chair (Vice Provost, Academic Programs)
- Brian Hinote (Vice Provost, Faculty & Strategic Initiatives)
- Yvette Clark (Vice President, Information Technology Division)
- Deb Zsigalov (Associate Vice President, Information Technology Division)
- David Edgar (Manager, Academic Space Planning)
- Trey Martindale (Associate Vice Provost, Online Learning)
- Jennifer Vannatta-Hall (Chair, Academic Quality Pillar, Strategic Plan Development Committee)
- Michael Federici (Faculty Senate President)
- Jameson Spray (SGA)
| Activity Plans | Annual Progress Reports |
|---|---|
| 2025 – 2026 Activity Plan | 2025 – 2026 Annual Progress Report |
| 2026 – 2027 Activity Plan | 2026 – 2027 Annual Progress Report |
| 2027 – 2028 Activity Plan | 2027 – 2028 Annual Progress Report |
| 2028 – 2029 Activity Plan | 2028 – 2029 Annual Progress Report |
| 2029 – 2030 Activity Plan | 2029 – 2030 Annual Progress Report |
Strategy 1.2: Elevate the institutional research infrastructure and reputation
Initiative 1.2.1
Fully support development of new research / scholarship focused degree programs
Initiative 1.2.2
Invest appropriately in faculty and their scholarship
Initiative 1.2.3
Adjust policies and staffing structures to support excellence in research and creative activity
- Number of new research/scholarship programs developed
- Research-track faculty positions (change)
- Research/creative activity funds allocated to faculty
- Research and development (HERD survey) funding
- Terminal degree research/scholarship graduates
Academic Year 2025 – 2026
- David Butler, Chair (Vice Provost, Research)
- Becky Cole (Vice Provost, Academic Administration & Resources)
- Brian Hinote (Vice Provost, Faculty & Strategic Initiatives)
- Racha El Kadiri (Co-chair, Academic Quality Pillar, Strategic Plan Development Committee)
- Michael Federici (Faculty Senate President)
- Hannah Ferreira (SGA)
| Activity Plans | Annual Progress Reports |
|---|---|
| 2025 – 2026 Activity Plan | 2025 – 2026 Annual Progress Report |
| 2026 – 2027 Activity Plan | 2026 – 2027 Annual Progress Report |
| 2027 – 2028 Activity Plan | 2027 – 2028 Annual Progress Report |
| 2028 – 2029 Activity Plan | 2028 – 2029 Annual Progress Report |
| 2029 – 2030 Activity Plan | 2029 – 2030 Annual Progress Report |
